John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne (born 3 December 1948) is an English singer, songwriter, actor and television personality. He rose to prominence during the 1970s as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath, during which he adopted the nickname "The Prince of Darkness".
Osbourne was fired from the band in 1979 due to alcohol and drug problems, but he went on to have a successful solo career, releasing eleven studio albums, the first seven of which were all awarded multi-platinum certifications in the United States. Osbourne has since reunited with Black Sabbath on several occasions.
Join Ozzy Osbourne's Journey Through a Lifetime of Madness in New 'Ordinary Man' Video
billboard.comOzzy Osbourne is no ordinary man. That much has been made clear over a fifty-year career of classics, shocks, breakdowns, and recoveries.
Despite canceling his upcoming tour due to health concerns, the 71-year old legend is pushing on with promo behind his Ordinary Man, his first solo set in a decade.
Today (March 10), he shared the music video for its title track, a touching Elton John duet called "Ordinary Man." In the new clip, Ozzy kicks back in a spacious theater watching memorable events from throughout his life unfold onscreen.
It starts with young Ozzy growing up in Birmingham, England and follows him through the massive moments of Black Sabbath, his solo career, his battle with addiction, and his eventual recovery alongside Sharon
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